Scientists just discovered a scary new fact about the most dangerous mushroom in the world. It's not reproducing like it used to, and it could be helping it move into new areas.
Mushrooms are infamous for their poisonous nature, and yet in reality, most only cause temporary physical discomfort when eaten by humans.
Of all the reported fatalities from mushrooms worldwide, 90 percent are due to just one extreme species from Europe: the 'death cap' mushroom (Amanita phalloides).
Researchers have now figured out how this treacherous species has spread across parts of North America with such speed and apparent ease, causing numerous fatalities along the way as people mistaken it for a hearty meal.
World's Deadliest Mushroom Changed How It Reproduces as It Spreads Across The US
Mushrooms are infamous for their poisonous nature, and yet in reality, most only cause temporary physical discomfort when eaten by humans.
Of all the reported fatalities from mushrooms worldwide, 90 percent are due to just one extreme species from Europe: the 'death cap' mushroom (Amanita phalloides).
Researchers have now figured out how this treacherous species has spread across parts of North America with such speed and apparent ease, causing numerous fatalities along the way as people mistaken it for a hearty meal.
World's Deadliest Mushroom Changed How It Reproduces as It Spreads Across The US
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